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EC 151 Ch 2
Course: EC 151, Fall 2008School: Clarkson
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151 EC Ch: 2 Thinking like an economist The economist as a scientist: The scientific method The role of assumptions Economic models Micro vs. Macro The economist as a policy vs. adviser: Positive Normative statements Economists in Washington Why economists disagree? Difference in scientific judgment Difference in values Perception vs. reality
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151 EC Ch: 2 Thinking like an economist
The economist as a scientist:
The scientific method The role of assumptions Economic models Micro vs. Macro
The economist as a policy vs. adviser:
Positive Normative statements Economists in Washington
Why economists disagree?
Difference in scientific judgment Difference in values Perception vs. reality
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